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The Canadian R&B artist known as The Weeknd was arrested in Las Vegas after police say he hit an officer in the head. Las Vegas Police Officer Laura Meltzer says 24-year-old Abel Tesfaye was arrested early Saturday in a Las Vegas Strip hotel on suspicion of misdemeanor battery of a protected person. He was taken to the Clark County Detention Center, but wasn’t listed on the jail roster on Monday.
13th January 2015 10:59
When Drake dissed Kanye West’s lyrics on Yeezus during a Rolling Stone interview this year, he also sent a shot at Fabolous. “There were some real questionable bars on there, like that ‘Swaghili’ line? Come on, man. Even Fabolous wouldn’t say some shit like that.” According to Fab, Drake eventually apologized for this.
2nd January 2015 11:17
Get your Jodeci playlist ready. The ’90s band reunited for a leather clad performance at the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards with a medley of their hits, and debuted the new single, “Nobody Wins” with special guest B.O.B. Did they lip sync? That didn’t seem to stop fans on Twitter, who were gushing like it was 1993.
3rd December 2014 16:34
Eminem has uploaded a 66 track mixtape just weeks ahead of his new album 'Shady XV'. 'Shady XV' is being released to mark the 15th anniversary of Eminem's label Shady Records out this week. Eminem is one of the few artists whose albums still sell in large numbers. The last Eminem album 'The Marshall Mathers LP2' sold 2,190,000 copies in the USA.
24th November 2014 10:39
The Game Live Dates: DECEMBER 2014 Monday 15 Liverpool O2 Academy Wednesday 17 Norwich UEA Thursday 18 Bristol Motion Friday 19 London Electric Brixton Saturday 20 Brighton Concorde 2
28th October 2014 09:49
Kendrick Lamar releases his long-awaited single and Game preps his October album release with another leak. The release of Kendrick Lamar’s new single “i” tops HipHopDX’s most popular singles of the week list easily as the first solo release from the rapper in some time. Meanwhile, Game continues to prep a compilation album and released a new single featuring Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy, and T.I. Elsewhere, the still-developing story of Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose’s divorce continues to make headlines with the reasons behind the split becoming more public.
29th September 2014 12:44
Beyoncé and Jay Z's 'On The Run' tour will be filmed and broadcast for a one-off television special. The couple's performances at the Paris Stade de France on September 12-13 will be captured by Grammy award-winning director Jonas Åkerlund. The Swedish director has previously worked with the likes of Coldplay and Britney Spears and has shot live features for Madonna and Sir Paul McCartney. Åkerlund directed the music video for Beyoncé and Lady Gaga's collaboration 'Telephone'. 'On The Run's residency at the Paris Stade de France will be broadcast on HBO on September 20. A UK airing has yet to be confirmed
9th September 2014 12:08
Music mogul Diddy always has some surprises up his sleeve and never ceases to amaze us. On Tuesday morning, he took to his IG account to announce that he’ll be releasing a brand new album entitled ’1111′ on Wednesday, August 20th. He linked up with techno/house producer Guy Gerber on the project, so we should expect a complete different type of sound for this album. Check out what Diddy had to say on Instagram about his [semi Beyonce-inspired] surprise project in the gallery.
20th August 2014 19:55
Tyga announces the release date for his next album, Jhene Aiko updates fans on the release date for "Souled Out." A few new release dates were announced this week, check out what's new. Tyga recently revealed the release date for his next album. The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty is slated for release on November 18, according to a Twitter post he made last week. Jhene Aiko recently updated fans on the release date of her upcoming Souled Out album. September 9 is the new date for the album.
12th August 2014 14:10
UPDATE #2: Nicki Minaj pushes "Anaconda" back and shares several memes inspired by her cover art while the reportedly unaltered cover art leaks. Yesterday (July 24), Nicki Minaj made waves in headlines when she released a revealing cover for her "Anaconda" single. The Young Money Cash Money Billionaire's artwork featured the emcee in a bra, a g-string and Jordan sneakers.
29th July 2014 12:40
R Kelly has revealed he's working on a house album. The new project marks the first time that the singer, who is best known for his R&B hits, will be delving into EDM territory.
15th July 2014 13:13
"I really feel like this album will be a blueprint for female rappers to come," Nicki Minaj says of "The Pink Print." Promoting her upcoming album The Pink Print, Nicki Minaj spoke with DJ Semtex on BBC 1Xtra and explained her own anticipation for the body of work. While she has yet to announce an official release date, Minaj shared that she will be releasing new music in the coming weeks. “I’m super excited about the music that I have in store for people,” she said. “I have some stuff coming out in the next couple weeks that are gonna blow people's minds. I’m just gearing up for this album. I took my time with the album. I've never felt better to be honest.”
23rd June 2014 11:32
"22 Jump Street" rakes in over $60 million to win the weekend box office crown. 22 Jump Street just edged out How to Train Your Dragon 2 to take the weekend box office title, grabbing $60 million across 3,306 locations, according to Variety. Ice Cube assumes the role of Captain Dickson in the movie, a narcotics officer in charge of an undercover operation aimed at locating the supplier of a drug described in the film as "WHYPHY" (WiFi).
16th June 2014 11:33
6th February 2015 10pm til 3am
MIKE SKINNER (The Streets) DJ Set
7th February 2015 6pm til 9pm
Tanni/Cant Blame Da Youth/TXS/Shillem/Shanessa Maraffa/Em Studio Refreshments/Stalls/Raffle/DVD and T.Shirt giveaways.
20th February 2015 7pm til 3am
Streetlife is s proud to welcome Maxi Priest back to Leicester! Priest is one of the most recognisable international Reggae artistes there is, with numerous hits both in the Uk and the US.
28th February 2015 8pm til 11pm
Back to Athena with a bang, 2Funky brings you a brand spanking new comedy jam. For 7 years, 2Funky has been entertaining packed audiences from Leicester and beyond with some of the finest acts on the comedy circuit. And this show will be no exception.
28th February 2015 10pm til 4am
2Funky Comedy Jam AFTER PARTY! Saturday 28 February 10pm - Late Soul & Reggae Night with some quality DJs...
6th March 2015 9pm til 3am
Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club Full Details To Follow Early Bird Tickets @ £10 Here!
27th March 2015 7pm til 11:55pm
Streetlife kicks of 2015 with one the biggest legends of all, one of the originators of Acid Jazz and one of the most visible and winning jazz vibraphonists of the 1960s. Then an R&B bandleader in the 1970s and ’80s, Roy Ayers’ reputation is now that of one of the prophets of acid jazz, a man decades ahead of his time.
25th April 2015 7pm til 9:30pm
Now celebrating its sixth year, Leicester’s Best Dance Crew returns to Curve with a bang!
27th June 2015 7pm til 9:30pm
Join us for the very first UK's Best Dance Crew!
